Indonesia’s Missing Plane Highlights Global Air Safety Risks with Direct Implications for America

In a troubling reminder of the vulnerabilities within international aviation systems, an Indonesian ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport lost contact while flying over Sulawesi del Sur province. With seven crew members and three passengers onboard, the disappearance raises pressing questions not just for Indonesia but also for American interests. Why Should Americans Care When a Foreign Plane Disappears? At first glance, a missing regional flight halfway across the world may seem distant from U.S. concerns. Yet the reality is stark: global aviation safety lapses have direct consequences on American national security and economic prosperity. The same lax...